Currently in Qatar to play in the Club Continental Cup final with Real Madrid this Wednesday, Vinicius Junior is likely to win the FIFA The Best award for 2024. Brazilian media outlets confirm.
Author of a phenomenal season with Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior missed out on the 2024 Ballon d'Or on October 28. Announced as the top favorite for this year's edition ahead of Jude Bellingham and Rodri, the 24-year-old Brazilian suffered a terrible setback just hours before the France Football ceremony. Against all expectations, it was Rodri, Manchester City's midfielder, who was crowned.
If the issue sparked a lot of ink, the Real Madrid player should finally have his consolation this Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, where the award ceremony for the best players of the season takes place. GeGlobo announces Vinicius' coronation
Before attempting to win a second trophy of the new season with the Madrid team this Wednesday, in the duel against Mexican side Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final, Vinicius Junior will attend The Best FIFA ceremony. According to revelations from Brazilian media outlet GeGlobo, the skilled winger will be crowned the best player in the world for 2024.
After the fiasco or scandal that led Rodri to the 2024 Ballon d'Or, this would be a real relief for the 24-year-old. If things are confirmed at the gala scheduled for this Tuesday in Qatar, Vinicius Junior will become the first Brazilian to win the best player in the world award since Kaká, who was crowned in 2007 with the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player title.
Thus, the Madrid star will join the exclusive circle of Brazilians who have won these prestigious individual trophies. We're talking about legends like Kaká, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho (Ballon d'Or), and Romário (FIFA World Player).
Note that Florentino Pérez, who deplored UEFA's machinations during the last Ballon d'Or ceremony, is also present in Qatar alongside the Real Madrid team. Before accessing the Lusail Stadium to experience the duel between his team and Pachuca FC, the Spanish leader could experience Vinicius Junior's memorable night this Tuesday.